Marks for Writing Correction

As it was mentioned last class, here is a list of the abbreviations and marks I will be using when correcting writing work. Please observe the mistakes marked in your papers and try to find the reason for the correction and a way to fix it. All writing work requires drafting, editing, rewriting, until we are fully satisfied with the results, so when you see:

SP = Spelling mistake
GR = Grammar, structure mistake
VOC = Vocabulary- find a more appropriate word
WV = Wrong verb
VT = Verb tense is incorrect (present instead of past, for example)
VF= Verb form - use gerund instead of simple form, for example.

     = Incorrect word order

SENT. REV= Revise whole sentence

^Prep = Insert preposition

WPrep = Wrong preposition

word  =  Eliminate the word

^Verb = Insert a verb

^Art. = Insert article

Punct. = Add or check punctuation.

These are in general the symbols used. Let me know if there is anything you don't understand.

Here is a link that may help you improve your writing, but remember to try to use new vocabulary words and synonyms to make your writing more varied and interesting. Play with words, don't be afraid of making mistakes, you will have to correct them and learn from them, that is the worst thing that may happen! Keep working!

 http://www.writerstreasure.com/creative-writing-101/